Terrell County

GA · Pop. 55,096 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Terrell County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 55,096.

$/Acre: $1,270

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 242 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 32.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax5.32%

Cost of Living Index98.6

Median Household Income$72,952

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,270

Median Home Price$329K

Acres for Sale1821

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season242 days

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,976 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)214 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K357

Property Crime /100K239

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate